| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 Ford Fusion and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 188.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 77.5 in | -5.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 70.1 in | -12.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 4453 lb. | -1023 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 61.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.5 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 61.4 in | -4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.6 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 47.6 ft3 | -31.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -71.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
